Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-07-28
Clones.

Clones.
Ed. Register-The 4th having passed, peo-
pie Of this locality have apparently lost all
patriotic enthusiasm and have resumed their
usual routine of business.
Our people can all rejoice at the prospect
for an excellent yield of corn; in fact, there
is corn in this locality that will yield 45 BUSH
els per acre, should we have another rain
within ten days from now. Oats and grass
were never better than now.
1t appears that Mr.. w. j. Anderson, of
Goodwater, contemplates going into the
mercantile business. Mr.. A. will make .
success Of it, as he Is perfectly honest and
has q host of friends.
made a trip to BLACK r. o. last week and
found the merchant, Mr.. Josiah Sutton, do
ing an excellent business. He informs me
that he intends to keep in stock, at all times,
anything that his customers may call for;
and that all he asks Of them is to simply give
him q trial, and he will convince them Of his
strict adherence to business principles.
will retract what said relative to the
probability of fraud being wrought on the
people of Black by the diamond drill COM
pany. The company is composed Of very
reputable citizens of CentreviIle and not Of
st. Louis, as formerly stated. But how apt
we are to be mistaken. IT'S true that "man
knows but little here below, nor knows that
little WELL"
Not long ago there was a wedding on
Brushy, ~ miles north Of Black P. O., the
parties being Mr.. John Clinton, Of Granite.
vile, and Mrs. Dawson. They we're married
at O'Clock p. NJ, and, in order, as they
thought, to avoid that despicable chariyari,
started at night for Graniteville; but they
had not gone more than one mile ere they
were met by a company of twenty five young
men, who did the work for them in q first
class style, ii there is any style to such. A
treat of S. was cheerfully given, and they
went on their way rejoicing that they were
Americans, living in q land of freedom,
where nuisance cannot be practiced upon
persons.
The people of Reynolds county may Justly
feel proud of their school commissioner, L.
o. Neider, for he is evidently doing an ex-
cellent work for them-turning of all the
lame ducks that present themselves for ex-
animation for teachers certificate. He will
add fifty cents per month to teachers wages
for each applicant he turns iof, till at least
20 per cent. are of the list.
John Mcmahon, Esq, went to Ironton last
week and purchased himself q mower and
rake.
w. H. Shy, of Black, gave US a visit last
week.
Robert Love, Jas. Smith and Croker have
purchased threshing machine, and are now
doing first-class work.
Looking over list Of names who are at
tending the Normal Institute at Cross Roads
I see the names of some who will be greatly
lty will do well IL they can induce Prof.
Scott to use his influence for q high school at
that place, for q more competent man cannot
be found in Southeast Missouri, since he Is
an experienced teacher and graduate of the
s. E. Mo. Normal School.
The hot weather, or something else, is, 1t
appears, rather prolific of weddings, for
since the above was written, Mr.. Houston
Latham, of this vicinity, was married to Miss
Jennie Neroman, of Caledonia. May their
future be happy as the present, and nothing
OCCuE w duuOy tucm AlOTc Ludu ulu INC
charivari, which followed the occasion.
School opened in the Adams district Mon
day last with Mr.. Lafayette Alcorn at the
helm.
Thomas Boxen, Of Black, is soon to heir q
large-large or small estate in Illinois.
Well, Thomas, If you succeed there is no
doubt but that you and your girl will soon
People who have threshed their wheat say
that the yield is rather excellent.
When at Lesterville Saturday last learn
ed that Rev. Mr.. Hill, of Belgrade, has been
employed to teach the school at that place.
The enrolment of that district is close to 100
pupils, and, not being graded, with only one
teacher, will prove to be rath-
er rasping on the nervous system.
Robert Reed, who attended school at Black
P. o. the last two terms, will teach near
Lesteryille this year. Mr.. r. will make
success of it.
c. w. H. Eaton & Co. have their saw mill
in working order and will soon have quite .
OF of lumber on hand.
Mr.. L. Alcorn is boarding with Mr.. A. II.
Eaton. HILLSIDE OBSERVER.
July ed, 1887.